Kodoani.com – Toei Animation announced that Girls Band Crya two-part ensemble film, will be released this year. This is a work that continues the story from the TV anime series of the same name that aired last April, lasting 13 episodes. The content of the film continues to depict the journey of young girls who find each other and share their dreams through music, despite the trauma and loss they have experienced.
Girls Band Cry tells the story of young lives in a world full of difficulties. One girl dropped out of high school to work and try to get into college, another was betrayed by her friends and lost direction, while another girl struggled to make ends meet because her parents abandoned her. Their world is always mixed between disappointment and hope, but music is the place that connects lost souls, helping them regain faith and a sense of belonging.
The film brings together a talented cast with Rina voicing Nina Iseri, Yuri as Momoka Kawaragi, Mirei taking on Subaru Awa, Natsu transforming into Tomo Ebizuka, and Syuri playing Rupa. These voices contributed to vividly portraying the characters' pain, loneliness and desire to share.
The image and sound of the film are also carefully cared for by an experienced production team. Kazuo Sakai, who worked on Love Live! Sunshine!!, holds the role of director. Jukki Hanada is in charge of the script, while Nari Teshima is responsible for the character designs. The film's music was composed by Kenji Tamai, who provided deep emotional melodies, highlighting the optimistic atmosphere amid the challenges the characters face.
Not only gaining popularity in Japan, the anime also expands its influence internationally. Catchplay+ provided English and Indonesian subtitles for its release in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, the film was dubbed and streamed online last July, marking its first step in reaching a global audience. In particular, Crunchyroll also started streaming this movie in November, making it easier for fans around the world to access.
Although there have been some setbacks, such as Mirei and Natsu having to take a hiatus due to health reasons last year, the remaining cast have continued to perform and continue to deliver the film's powerful message. . With an emotional story, eye-catching visuals and captivating music, Girls Band Cry promises to continue to conquer the audience when the compilation film is released in the near future.
